[Hiring] RN, Patient Navigator, Bone and Joint Service Line @American Addiction Centers

Role Description

Remote position, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM.

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient/family centered care focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. This includes:

• Assessment, development of nursing diagnoses, outcome identification, planning, implementation of interventions, coordination of care, health teaching and promotion, and evaluation of goals and interventions consistent with the policies of WFBMC.
• Coordinates the effective and efficient delivery of patient care services through the application of care management principles.
• Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes.
• Acts as a patient advocate throughout the continuum of care including all patient settings and in the community.
• Documents in accordance with departmental reporting standards.
• Collects and maintains up to date and accurate program data and documentation according to program standards.
• Delivers reports that demonstrate outcomes and performance improvement activities; adheres to established productivity benchmarks.
• Implements outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key community agencies.
• Serves as community liaison and educator in underserved communities.
• Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model.
• Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care and as an effective member of the healthcare team.
• Responsible for ongoing evaluation and quality improvement of the Navigator Program and will track all activity as defined by the departmental and program standards.
• Works closely with community based service providers to identify and address community needs for services and education regarding prevention and/or early detection, medications and first aid available.
• Provides age/developmentally appropriate patient care in accordance with Age-Specific guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN required.
• Minimum two years' experience as a registered nurse in the specialty required.

Requirements

• Current licensure to practice as Registered Nurse in applicable state.
• Certification as an RN preferred.
• BCLS required.
• Requires problem solving, decision making and critical thinking.
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment and with leading teams.
• Demonstrates ability to work in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
• Expertise in MS Office.
• Ability to prepare program reports frequently and efficiently.
• Bilingual preference with fluency in Spanish desirable.

Benefits

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.